Olympus OM-77 AF User manual

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Thank

you for

purchasing

the

Olympus

OM77AF.

The

OM77AF

is a

fully

automatic

SLR

camera which incorporates the very latest in photographic technology in an incredibly

compact form. Autofocus, programmed exposure modes and an optional Power Flash

Grip 300 all facilitate problem-free photography. In addition, connected to a Full-

Synchro Flash F280, the world's first flash unit capable of synchronizing with any

shutter

speed

up to

1/2000

sec.,

the

OM77AF

offers

the

user

a

simple,

error-free

method

of

attaining

professional-level results

in

areas

such

a

fill-in

flash

photography.

Before using

the

camera,

please

study

this

instruction

manual

carefully

with

the

OM77AF

in front of you, so that you can get the very best performance and service life from your

new camera.

The following symbols are used during explanation of operating procedures.

Correct

Incorrect

Operation

Operation order

Automatic

operation

Attention

Press lightly

Lamp on

Lamp blinking

1

Table of Contents

Preparations before Taking Pictures

........

3

• Loading the Power Flash Grip 300

Batteries

......................

4

• Loading the Power Grip 100 Batteries

.....

7

•

Mounting

an AF

Lens

..............

9

Taking Photographs

I

...............

.

11

•

Turning

on the

Power

..............

12

•

Loading

the

Film

................

13

•

Taking Photographs

..............

16

•

Rewinding the Film

...............

20

Taking Photographs

II

................

22

• Taking a Continuous Series of Shots

....

23

•

Using

the

Power Focus

............

24

•

Using

the

Program

Shift

............

27

•

Using

the

Focus

Lock System

........

30

•

Using

the

AE Lock

...............

32

•

Using

the

Reset

Button

............

34

•

Using

the Self-Timer

...............

35

•

Using

an OM Lens

.................

37

Taking Photographs

III

..............

40

•

Using

the

Power

Flash

Grip

300

.......

41

• Using the Full-Synchro Flash F280

......

44

• Using the T20 and T32 Electronic

Flashes

......................

48

•

Using

a

Conventional Auto

Flash

.......

51

To

Take Better Photographs

...........

54

•

Autofocus (AF)

.................

55

•

Program

.....................

57

• TTL Direct "OTF" Light Metering

.......

63

•

Viewfinder Display

...............

64

•

LCD

Panel

.....................

65

•

OM

Lenses

....................

66

•

OM AF System

..................

67

•

Notes

on

Using

the

OM77AF

with Previous

OM System Units

................

68

Handling

Care

....................

69

Storage

Care

....................

70

Questions

and

Answers

..............

71

Description

of

Controls

..............

73

Main Specifications

of the

OM77AF

.......

76

Main Specifications of Power Grip 100

.......

78

Main Specifications of Power Flash

Grip

300

.......................

78

2

Preparations before Taking Pictures

3

Loading the Power Flash Grip 300 Batteries

Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the

grip.

Do not use different types of batteries, or new and old batteries at the same time. Remove the

batteries if you are not likely to use the camera for a long time.

1

4

2

Insert the batteries in the correct directions and

replace the cover.

To remove the grip, slide the grip lock knob and

push down on the grip.

4 LR03 (AAA) batteries

5

and and then push up until it locks.

Note: Slide the power switch OFF when loading batteries or replacing the grip.

6

To replace the grip, align with the indicators

Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the

grip.

Loading the Power Grip 100 Batteries

1

2

Insert the batteries in the correct directions and

replace the cover.

7

4 LR03 (AAA) batteries

To remove the grip, slide the grip lock knob and

push down on the grip.

To replace the grip, align with the indicators

and and then push up until it locks.

8

Mounting an AF Lens

To mount an OM lens, refer to page 37.

Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap.

1

9

2

3

it locks. Do not touch the lens release button

when mounting the lens.

Remove the front lens cap.

Removing the Lens:

Press the lens release button and turn the lens

counterclockwise.

10

Align the red dots and slowly rotate the lens until

Taking Photographs I

With autofocus and programmed exposure, the OM77AF puts the fascinating world of SLR

photography at your fingertips; a perfect shot is only a press of the shutter release away.

11

Turning on the power

Slide the power switch ON.

1

Film speed and battery condition are shown for

1.5 sec.

OK

Battery power below 50 %

Change the batteries.

When power is switched ON, the lens is set to and all functions reset (see page 28).

12

Loading the Film

Loading

and

film-speed

selection

for DX

film

are

automatic.

Use only lSO 100 when using non-

DX film.

Make sure film is DX type.

To open the back, press the locking button and

slide the release knob.

2

1

13

3

Avoiding direct sunlight, insert the film cartridge.

Take care not to touch the shutter curtain with

your finger or the film leader.

4

5

Align the film leader with the mark and gear the

sprocket teeth to the film perforations.

Close the camera back and ....

14

The film is automatically wound on until the exposure counter

When the film is incorrectly loaded, blinks. Reload the film.

Film type confirmation is possible through the

window in the camera back.

15

Taking Photographs

Press the shutter release halfway to activate the

viewfinder display.

1

(The display continues for 30 sec.)

Frame your subject.

2

Do not touch the front-most part of the lens.

16

Place your subject in the center of the autofocus

frame.

3

Press the shutter release halfway to focus.

4

Under-exposure

warning:

blinks.

Over-exposure

warning:

blinks.

17

A green light indicates the subject is in focus. (A

red light indicates autofocus is not possible.)

5

Press down on the shutter release.

The

film

is

automatically

advanced

one

frame.

In poor light conditions, the autofocus illuminator

is automatically activated to determine the correct

distance. However, there are some cases depending

on the type of lenses used in which it cannot be

used. Even in these conditions the subject distance

can be determined when using the F280.

18

When battery power falls below 50 %, blinks after each shot, and charge time is increased

when using the Power Flash Grip 300; therefore, changing the batteries is recommended.

19

Rewinding the Film

1

Film rewind is also automatic.

Confirm that you have reached the end of the film.

R blinks.

While sliding locking knob , press the rewind

button .

2

20

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